- Theme: Children's mystery, Detective, Adventure, Animals as heroes, Humor, Elderly (in a funny way!)
- Style: Fast-paced, adventurous, with a clever plot, elements of mystery, twists, and funny situations.
- Age: 5+ years (according to the publisher's website) / 8–12 years (slightly adjusting Skroutz's range to match the series content)
When two elderly wolves are found dead under mysterious circumstances, their friend Vana Asprodonti has no doubt.
Only Detective Niaouro can help her understand what is happening. However, to solve the case, the most cunning detective of all time must investigate the past of seven elderly wolves, who are all somewhat… rascals. And where will he start his investigations if not from the care home "Dancing with the Wolves"?
- Theme: Children's mystery, Detective, Adventure, Animals as heroes, Humor, Elderly (in a funny way!)
- Style: Fast-paced, adventurous, with a clever plot, elements of mystery, twists, and funny situations.
- Age: 5+ years (according to the publisher's website) / 8–12 years (slightly adjusting Skroutz's range to match the series content)
Suitable for:
Children who love mystery stories, exciting detective adventures, and funny animal heroes who get into incredible situations. It is ideal for encouraging observational skills, critical thinking, and the effort to solve puzzles and mysteries. An excellent choice for young readers who enjoy books with fast-paced plots, clever dialogues, and lots of humor.
Why This Book Is Special:
- It is the continuation of the highly successful and beloved series "Detective Niauro" by the prolific and internationally recognized Pierdomenico Baccalario.
- It offers an exciting mystery adventure specially written for children, with all the necessary elements: suspects, clues, false leads, and a clever solution.
- Detective Niauro is a lovable, very clever, and very funny hero who immediately wins the sympathy and admiration of children.
- The plot is full of twists, humor, and surprises, keeping the interest of young readers undiminished from the first to the last page.
- It enhances the love for reading through a fun, smart, and action-packed story.
Book with a hardcover and 56 pages, featuring the dynamic and humorous illustrations of Alessandro Parodi, which perfectly capture the world and characters of the "Detective Niauro" series.
About the Series: Detective Miaouro
The book "The Gang of Seven Wolves" is the fifth in the exciting and humorous series "Detective Niauro" by Pierdomenico Baccalario, published by Dioptra Editions. The series follows the adventures of the titular cat detective, who, with his intelligence, observance, and infallible intuition, solves the most improbable and complex cases, offering young readers mystery, laughter, and plenty of action.
Suggestions for use by parents or educators:
- Ideal for encouraging children to read book series, following a favorite hero and their adventures.
- Can be used to discuss with children the basic elements of a mystery story (such as collecting clues, suspects, discovering the culprit, and the final solution).
- Enhances problem-solving skills, observation, and logical thinking, as children try to solve the mystery along with Detective Niaouros.
With the book as a starting point, you can:
- Discuss: Who was the slyest wolf in the gang? Which clues confused Detective Niaouros? How did he finally solve the mystery?
- Ask the child: If you were a detective like Niaouros, how would you try to find the clues? Which suspect would you interrogate first and what would you ask them?
- Play: Create your own riddles or small mystery cases to solve, design a "suspect map," or write your own detective story starring an animal.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Pierdomenico Baccalario
- Publisher
- Dioptra
- Original Title
- Arsenico e vecchi lupetti
- Illustrator
- Alessandro Parodi
- Language
- Greek
- Translation
- Dimitra Dotsi
- Subtitle
- 5
- Theme
- Adventure & Fantasy
- Age
- from 6 years old years
- Popular Series
- Detective Miaouro
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 56
- Theme
- Vehicles
- Release Date
- 3/2025
- Publication Date
- 2025
- Dimensions
- 15x21 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9786182209691
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